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MissMillie

(39,035 posts) Mon Aug 19, 2019, 12:43 PM Aug 2019

Haynes (auto) Repair Manuals - any experience out there? [View all]

My guy needs to change the oil pan on his truck. (The estimates from local mechanics run around $1200!!!). We've looked for videos online and haven't had any luck.

I did a search on repair manuals and found the information for one from Haynes. I thought maybe our local library could help us locate a copy.

Just wondering if anyone out there ever used one of these manuals and if they found them to be helpful....

Thanks in advance!

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Haynes (auto) Repair Manuals - any experience out there? [View all] MissMillie Aug 2019 OP

Do a You Tube. Wellstone ruled Aug 2019 #1

Did that MissMillie Aug 2019 #4

Try Scotties Wellstone ruled Aug 2019 #7

The Guy's at the Auto Parts Store Wellstone ruled Aug 2019 #8

If you have average mechanical skills they are big help calguy Aug 2019 #2

2003 Toyota Tacoma MissMillie Aug 2019 #5

Hit the Parts Store. Wellstone ruled Aug 2019 #13

My husband and sons use Haynes manuals all the time Ohiogal Aug 2019 #3

He's very good w/ repairs MissMillie Aug 2019 #6

If it's a 4x4 DetroitLegalBeagle Aug 2019 #12

Sounds like the engine almost needs pulling to get to the pan ... marble falls Aug 2019 #9

That sounds about right to me MissMillie Aug 2019 #11

Then that price he quoted you is about right. marble falls Aug 2019 #14

I've made many repairs using Haynes manuals CMYK Aug 2019 #10

I used Chilton's manuals back in the day, but that was before all the electronics.... Thomas Hurt Aug 2019 #15

They're pretty good for common repairs. bluedigger Aug 2019 #16

I like the Haynes manuals a lot but there is one caveat: LastDemocratInSC Aug 2019 #17

I HATE it when that happens. Adsos Letter Aug 2019 #18